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Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut
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Two of the Bekaa Valley's greatest experiences in one focused private day from Beirut — the most awe-inspiring Roman ruins on earth followed by Lebanon's oldest winery. No detours, no filler stops — just the two destinations that define the Bekaa Valley, done properly and entirely at your own pace.
Baalbek is not simply a Roman site — it is the greatest Roman construction achievement on earth. The Trilithon stones beneath the Temple of Jupiter each weigh over 800 tonnes — heavier than anything modern cranes can lift. The Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact, is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. After the temples, the day ends at Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — for a guided tour through 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars and a wine tasting.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
English speaking driver
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Beirut
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut
Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads east on the Damascus highway, climbing through the Lebanese mountains before the Bekaa Valley opens dramatically below — a vast fertile plain stretching between two mountain ranges, one of the most historically significant valleys in the entire Middle East.
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut h…
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Stone of the Pregnant Woman
Stone of the Pregnant Woman — Hajar el Hibla
Before the temples, stop at the ancient Roman quarry on the edge of Baalbek to see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single limestone block measuring 21 metres long and weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, still lying exactly where it was cut 2,000 years ago and never moved. One of the heaviest objects ever worked by human hands in the ancient world — and the perfect prologue to the scale of what awaits at the temple complex just minutes away.
Stone of the Pregnant Woman — Hajar el Hibla Before the temples, stop at the ancient Roman quarry on…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Not Included
Baalbek Temple
Temple of Venus & the wider complex
Complete the temple complex with the elegant circular Temple of Venus and the broader archaeological site — the Great Court, Altar Court, and propylaea gateway — before heading to lunch or directly to Ksara.
Temple of Venus & the wider complex Complete the temple complex with the elegant circular Temple of…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Jupiter
Enter the greatest temple of the Roman world — built on a platform of megalithic Trilithon stones each weighing over 800 tonnes, representing the largest dressed stones ever used in construction in human history. Six of the original 54 columns still stand at 22 metres tall. Your driver explains the extraordinary engineering mystery that still baffles archaeologists today — how the Romans moved and lifted stones of this scale using ancient technology.
Enter the greatest temple of the Roman world — built on a platform of megalithic Trilithon stones ea…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Not Included
The Temple of Bacchus
Walk to the Temple of Bacchus — larger than the Parthenon in Athens and almost entirely intact, its towering carved doorway, ornate ceiling coffers, and 42 standing columns make it the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. Most visitors consider this the undisputed highlight of Baalbek — a complete Roman temple standing as it stood two thousand years ago in a state of preservation that seems almost impossible given its age and history.
Walk to the Temple of Bacchus — larger than the Parthenon in Athens and almost entirely intact, its…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Free
Baalbek
Lunch in Baalbek — optional
Stop for lunch at one of Baalbek's local restaurants — hearty Bekaa Valley cuisine with fresh mezze, grilled meats, and local flatbread in a town that has been feeding travellers for two thousand years. A well-earned break before the final stop of the day.
Lunch in Baalbek — optional Stop for lunch at one of Baalbek's local restaurants — hearty Bekaa Vall…
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45 minutes · Admission Ticket Not Included
Chateau Ksara
End the day at Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857. The highlight is the extraordinary Roman cave cellar system stretching 2 kilometres beneath the winery — ancient tunnels discovered by the Jesuits in the late 19th century where wine ages at a naturally constant temperature year-round. After a morning walking through Roman ruins above ground, descending into Roman caves beneath a winery creates a remarkable symmetry that makes this combination uniquely satisfying. The tasting showcases Ksara's iconic Cabernet-Syrah blends, crisp Blanc de Blancs, and beloved Sunset Rosé.
End the day at Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857. The highlig…
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Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 4:30–5:30 PM
Scenic drive back through the Bekaa Valley and over the Lebanese mountains with drop-off at your Beirut hotel — completing a perfectly focused day at two of the Bekaa's greatest landmarks.
Return to Beirut — approx. 4:30–5:30 PM Scenic drive back through the Bekaa Valley and over the Leba…
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Donna_DAugust 2022 • Viator
Both the guide and the...
Both the guide and the driver were friendly and helpful. I learned a lot about Lebanon and Baalbek. It was a wonderful half-day!
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marksO9709HOJuly 2022 • TripAdvisor
A journey to the heart and soul of Lebanon
We drove from Beirut to Baalbek and the rich history of Lebanon is everywhere you look. The knowledge that is shared is so personal and you can hear the love the tour has for the land. Baalbek is breath taking and can only humble you with its beauty and story. You feel safe and almost at home the gentle nature of the guides. They speak with such insight and passion you can see and hear how much the enjoy the experience as much as you. Everything is taken care of and you don’t feel like an o...read more
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carrieeJ4237MTJuly 2022 • TripAdvisor
5 stars
Fantastic experience. Our driver/guide Hassane was AWESOME! We don’t speak Arabic and were so grateful for Hassane arranging everything for us and having excellent conversation the whole day! He was funny and interesting to talk to. Our guide at Baalbek, Assoud (spelling may be incorrect), was sooo knowledgeable and sweet. We learned so much and the pacing for all the ruins felt perfect to us. He also kindly took the touristy pictures I wanted! Hassane did as well at the winery :). The lunch spo...read more
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adelac502December 2021 • TripAdvisor
Amazing half-day Trip to Baalbek
This was a great tour to one of the most interesting site in Lebanon. We had great time exploring Baalbek with our excellent guide Charbel and the lunch was excellent. Thank you for a very nice tour
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